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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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